Peter Archibald Fraser – 73 of MacKay St., Stellarton passed away suddenly, May 16, 2014. Born in New Glasgow he was a son of the late Charles and Georgina (Cheverie) Fraser. Peter was a longtime resident of Stellarton. In his younger years he served in the Canadian Navy aboard the Bonaventure. He retired in 1997 after working many years for Pepsi-Cola. Peter was very involved with the Pictou County Ground Search and Rescue and EMO. He was an honorary member of the Stellarton Fire Department and a member of 110 Wing RCAF, Stellarton. Peter was very active with the Pictou County Fire Schools and was a training officer for several county fire departments.
He is survived by his wife Marie, Stellarton; daughters Krista and Debbie (Cullen) and grandchildren Chantel and Devan; Aidan and Caden (their dad Ian LePage) and his furry companion Mako; brothers and sisters Sam “Shug” (Betty), Westville; Albert “Pop”, Pictou; Anita “Neek”, Pictou; Jessie (Walter), Bridgewater; John “Buck” (Janette), Merigomish; Donald “Din” (Muriel), Dartmouth; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother Billy; sisters Mary Catherine and Jean.
Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Tuesday in the H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Chapel, Stellarton. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 am Wednesday in Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church. Cremation will follow. Burial will be in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to any local Fire Department or the Heart and Stroke Fund.
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